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Would My Wife's U.S. Spousal Benefits Be Reduced If She Draws Japanese Social Security?

If my Japanese wife draws both Japanese social security and claims spousal US social security, will her US spousal benefits be reduced?

Hi,

No, receipt of a Social Security benefit from Japan would not affect U.S. Social Security spousal benefits.

Best, Jerry

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Jul 13 2019 - 10:16am
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